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先に

さきに

before, ahead

Mnemonic

You are off now and they can catch up. By the time they are through the door you have the sake さき poured and your coat off: さきに.

Worth knowing

お先に失礼します is the standard line for leaving the office before your colleagues.

Built from

ahead, previous
A figure striding out in front, on 儿 legs.

Words sharing these kanji

teacher senior (at work, school, etc.) some time ago the other day, a few days ago

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